Understanding Verbals and Voice in English

A gerund acts as a verb.

An infinitive is formed by using 'to' plus a verb.

A participle can only end in -ing.

In active voice, the subject receives the action.

The subjunctive mood expresses facts or opinions.

Coordinating conjunctions can be remembered with the acronym FANBOYS.

The imperative mood expresses a question.

The phrase 'If she won the lottery' is an example of the conditional mood.

The coordinating conjunction 'for' is used to show contrast.

The conjunction 'and' can be used to add negative information.

The conjunction 'but' shows concession.

The conjunction 'or' is used to indicate a choice.

The coordinating conjunction 'yet' is used to show cause.

The conjunction 'so' indicates a result.

The coordinating conjunction 'nor' can be used to add information.

Verbals

A verbal is a word formed from a verb, but acts as a different part of speech.
There are three types of verbals: gerunds, infinitives, and participles.

Gerunds

A gerund is a verbal that ends in "-ing" and functions as a noun.
Example: Dancing is my goal.

Infinitives

An infinitive is a verbal that uses "to" plus a verb and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Example: To bake a cake is hard.

Participles

A participle is a verbal that ends in "-ing," "-en," or "-ed" and functions as an adjective.
Example: The broken basket was thrown out.

Active and Passive Voice

Voice indicates if the subject of a sentence is the actor or receiver of an action.
Active Voice: The subject performs the action.
Passive Voice: The subject receives the action.
- Example (active): Our dog bit my son.
- Example (passive): My son was bitten by our dog.

Verb Moods

Mood shows the attitude a verb conveys.
There are five verb moods:
- Indicative: statements of facts or opinions.
- Imperative: commands or requests.
- Interrogative: questions.
- Conditional: expresses that something happens based on a condition.
- Subjunctive: expresses doubt, hope, or a wish.
- Example (indicative): She is happy.
- Example (imperative): Smile!
- Example (interrogative): Is she happy?
- Example (conditional): She could be happy.
- Example (subjunctive): If she won the lottery, she would be happy.

Combining Sentences

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect clauses.
Seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).
These conjunctions show different relationships between clauses.
- For example: showing a reason; adding information; negative information; contrast; choice; concession; or result.

This quiz covers the concepts of verbals including gerunds, infinitives, and participles, as well as active and passive voice. Test your knowledge on how these elements function within sentences and how verb mood influences meaning. Perfect for students looking to enhance their grammar skills.